A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 603578 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603624 epoch_slot_no: 20424 block_no: 603549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe359a816aaaece68886d247bca25b8c2674a045db29ae3d5cde1465fb4c9feb4Block Operator
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